Issue 35

S. Tarasovs et alii, Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 35 (2016) 271-277; DOI: 10.3221/IGF-ESIS.35.31

Figure 8 : Possible failure modes of plain concrete (on the left) and fiber reinforced concrete (on the right).

Figure 9 : Simulation of the fiber reinforced concrete specimen failure in 4-point bend test.

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Figure 10 : Load-crack opening displacement diagram of a four point bending test for steel fiber reinforced concrete. Numerical and experimental curves.

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